GoKawiilThe Google Pixel 11 series is nearly here, and a massive leak just a few days ago pretty much revealed all the important bits we’ve been dying to know. While nothing is official until Google takes the stage on August 12, it seems to align with most of the rumors we’ve been seeing this year.
The Pixel 11 Pro series will once again shine the brightest, quite literally this time, with the new HiLight notification light. But there doesn’t seem to be much in store for the base Pixel 11, which begs the question — should you simply grab the Pixel 10 at a discount today?
I think you should. Here’s why.
Would you buy a higher priced Google Pixel 11? 1332 votes No, the performance and value isn't there. 53 % Yes, I can't do without the Pixel extras. 13 % Maybe, depends on the Tensor G6. 35 %
The Pixel 11 is more expensive, but it doesn’t have much to show for it
The Pixel 11 is expected to start at $899 in the US, $100 more than the Pixel 10’s $799 starting price. To be fair, the $899 is for 256GB of storage, not 128GB, which puts both models on equal footing when you match their storage tiers. For the first time, you’ll also have a choice of 512GB storage for the base Pixel, which is nice.
The Pixel 10 was already quite a big upgrade to the Pixel 9, so I wasn’t expecting anything crazy with the Pixel 11. And, it doesn’t seem like we’re getting much either. There’ll be the new Tensor G6 processor with a heavy focus on on-device AI processing, and I’m curious to see what progress Google has made in power efficiency and performance compared to Qualcomm’s offering.
For the first time, you’ll also have a choice of 512GB storage for the base Pixel.
We’ll be getting new colors for sure, and purple or lilac seems to be one of the hero colors for the Pixel 11, based on recent leaked marketing images. Here, we see the camera bar is thinner, and it has the same all-glass design as the Pro models.
The Pixel 11 is also expected to deliver “more than 30 hours” of battery life, while charging is 25% faster than the Pixel 10, according to leaked images. These hourly runtimes usually should be taken with a grain of salt, though, as they are achieved under controlled testing conditions. Still, this should come as some relief to the respondents of our poll, where a majority want improved battery life in the Pixel 11 series.
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